Lazine Tablet (Levocetirizine 5mg)

Lazine Tablet

Lazine 5 MG Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms like runny nose, itching caused due to hives or watery eyes, sneezing, hives that are usually related to all-year-round as well as seasonal allergies. The medicine blocks histamine (a natural substance) that the body generates during the time of an allergic reaction, relieving you of the symptoms of the reaction.

Lazine 5 MG Tablet needs to be taken orally. It can be used in the form of combination therapy, meaning you may be prescribed this drug along with other medications. You can take the medicine with your food or without it. It blocks the release of histamine, a chemical from the cells present in your body. It, therefore, provides you relief from the allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery, red or itchy eyes.

The dosage of Lazine 5 MG Tablet depends on your age, the severity of your condition, medical history and the reaction of your body after the first dose. Your doctor should be informed about your medical history and condition, along with certain conditions before you are prescribed to this medicine, like:

Pregnancy,
Allergies,
Enlarged prostate or
Kidney disease.
Lazine 5 MG Tablet can be taken with food or without it. Also, it is better to take it during the evening, as that can prevent you from feeling drowsy in the daytime. Make sure that you do not take an overdose of the medicine in case you skipped one dose, as it can lead to other side effects.

You should also keep in mind not to stop these medicines suddenly as there is a possibility that your symptoms may get worse. Too much of Lazine 5 MG Tablet can lead to extensive drowsiness. It is advisable to take in the amount as prescribed by your doctor.

It is known to cause drowsiness, especially in the initial hours. Refrain from activities like driving or using machinery during this period. Also, avoid alcohol as it can further raise your risk of feeling drowsy.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Use

Levocetirizine is helpful in treating the below problems:

Allergic Rhinitis

Utricaria

Sneezing

Blocked Or Runny Nose

Allergic Reaction

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Side Effects

Common side effects of levocetirizine includes:

Sleepiness

Headache

Blurred Vision

Dry Mouth

Diarrhoea

Nausea Or Vomiting

Difficulty In Passing Urine

Dosage

Are there any missed dose instructions?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include Dizziness, Restlessness, and Confusion. Supportive measures like Gastric Lavage might be initiated based on the severity of symptoms.

This medicine works by selectively inhibiting the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lungs.